Halloween Horror Nights 2022 (Sep 2 - Oct 31)

[JT3000]

Of course not. That's the old way. Gotta keep moving forward.



I've been going since first year, I'm aware.

Format is one thing. House repeats and incredibly predictable, boring IPs are quite another.

HHN repeats themes, not houses. The only time I've ever seen them put up an exact replica of a previous house was American Werewolf in London. Otherwise they're always reasonably different experiences each year, even the IP houses. Contrast this with Howl-O-Scream or Knotts Haunt, who will put up mostly the same houses multiple years in a row.

While I can understand not being thrilled with another Halloween house, etc, the majority of this year's houses will be new originals. It's too early to judge the creativity of said houses, but if you're tired of the IPs, that's the most you can really ask for. Realistically, we'll never see HHN return to the days where there are no IPs being promoted.

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

Realistically, we'll never see HHN return to the days where there are no IPs being promoted.

This, I cannot deny. It's the sad truth.

I also feel like the FL event has gotten a little lazy since Aiello left as lead.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Armerius]

Also scream early tickets

 

[DCBaker]

The Weeknd haunted house coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

The Weeknd will open The Weeknd: 'After Hours' Nightmare haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Universal Orlando Resort.

ew.com

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Scareactor dinner buffet coming back, but it's at Louie's this year due to the closure of Monsters Cafe.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

The Weeknd haunted house coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

The Weeknd will open The Weeknd: 'After Hours' Nightmare haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Universal Orlando Resort.

ew.com

Official tweet with trailer from Universal:

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Looked for passholder rates, just the one free night if you're Premier.

EDIT: discounted rates are available for single night tickets in September. They start at $68 + tax vs $74 + tax.

 

[Tom Morrow]

At first I was like, "how could they possibly base a house on The Weeknd?" But then I thought about it, and they need to get more experimental with the houses, so I'm looking forward to it.

 

[JT3000]

At first I was like, "how could they possibly base a house on The Weeknd?" But then I thought about it, and they need to get more experimental with the houses, so I'm looking forward to it.

To answer that question, the answer is basically "they can do anything he wants them to." Which is why I'm intrigued, if not super excited. It's technically an IP house, but we essentially have no idea what to expect since there's no pre-existing source material to rigidly recreate like with other IPs. It has the potential to be as creative & surprising as any original house. Whether or not it will be good is the big question.

 

[jonnyc]

At first I was like, "how could they possibly base a house on The Weeknd?" But then I thought about it, and they need to get more experimental with the houses, so I'm looking forward to it.

HHNightmares advised on Twitter that the following are the music videos worth familiarizing yourself with for The Weeknd's house:

"After Hours"
"In Your Eyes"
"Heartless"
"Blinding Lights"
"Save Your Tears" (Solo Version)
"Too Late"

 

[jonnyc]

I've purchased a Frequent Fear Pass without Express - will I be able to upgrade my pass when i'm at USF to include Express?

 

[JoeCamel]

I've purchased a Frequent Fear Pass without Express - will I be able to upgrade my pass when i'm at USF to include Express?

You may upgrade before use at the park

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Booked the Scareactor dinner. They're not doing it on Wednesdays, even if there is HHN happening that night.

If you book online you pick the date and time (a choice of 15 min intervals between 5:00pm-6:00pm), but the actual order confirmation does not have that printed on it.

Hope I did it right, I tried twice just to make sure I had the right date and time booked. Guess I'll find out when I get there.

 

[Rob562]

Booked the Scareactor dinner. They're not doing it on Wednesdays, even if there is HHN happening that night.

If you book online you pick the date and time (a choice of 15 min intervals between 5:00pm-6:00pm), but the actual order confirmation does not have that printed on it.

Hope I did it right, I tried twice just to make sure I had the right date and time booked. Guess I'll find out when I get there.

I remember when I booked the Behind the Screams tour last year the confirmation email didn't include the time. However a subsequent email that came about a week before our tour did have it, along with check-in details, and all was well.

-Rob

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Don't really know what this is, but I can do it as someone staying on site.

 

[JoeCamel]

Don't really know what this is, but I can do it as someone staying on site.

Last few events they have had something at cabana cabana Bay and it's been cool

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Last few events they have had something at cabana cabana Bay and it's been cool

Is it only at certain times/days, or does it happen during the lounge's regular hours between Sep 2 and Oct 31?

 

[JoeCamel]

Is it only at certain times/days, or does it happen during the lounge's regular hours between Sep 2 and Oct 31?

I'm not sure, it was kind of a one off in the know thing at first but done very well. I imagine they have it as a regular offering now. They transform the place.

 

[jonnyc]

Don't really know what this is, but I can do it as someone staying on site.

16:00 in shows what they had last year - looks like a cool extra experience!